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Evenflo High Chairs Recalled Because of Fall Hazard

by Brooke Kaelin on June 06, 2012

Brooke Kaelin

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Brooke Kaelin is the mother of the two Most Amazing Children in the World. (It&#8217;s an official title and everything...issued by the Fairy Queen). In her spare time she writes, and in her fantasies she has time to do yoga, bake cupcakes, and crochet.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Evenflo Inc. have issued a nationwide recall of a line of Evenflo high chairs that transition from a high chair to a toddler table-and-chair set. Eight children were hurt when their Evenflo high chair trays detached unexpectedly, and because they were unrestrained, they fell out. Thankfully, the children's injuries were minor. Ten more non-injury complaints were also filed due to the same malfunction.

The recall involves around 35,000 units sold nationwide at Toys R Us and Walmart. They were also sold at Walmart.com and Wayfair.com online. How can you tell if you have a recalled chair? Look down at the legs near the bottom of your high chair. You will find the model number there. The recalled models include:

-"Dottie Lime", Model Number 29111259

-"Dottie Rose", Model Number 29111271

-"Marianna", Model Number 29111234

If you own one of these chairs, stop using the chair immediately and contact Evenflo for a replacement tray. You can reach Evenflo by phone at (800) 233-5921 or visit Evenflo's safety site for help.

Recall aside, I've got to ask: Why weren't the children who fell out properly restrained in the first place? It's possible they squirmed out, I suppose. But, technically, the injured babies would not have fallen if they had been strapped in correctly. Personally, I don't think the Evenflo activity trays were ever meant to contain babies in the high chairs. In fact, I don't believe many other manufacturers design their trays as restraining devices either — otherwise they wouldn't all come with seat belt-like straps built into the chair. As parents, isn't it our responsibility to strap our children in and go the extra mile to make sure they are safe?

Have you ever used a high chair without properly restraining your children with the straps?